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‘Signal of hope’: Pressure mounts to open long-unused space at Kelowna General HospitalThe issue has renewed concerns about capacity pressures at Kelowna General Hospital, where hallway beds have become increasingly common.CanadaMay 12
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Tourists racked up $200M in unpaid health-care bills in B.C.: reportIn a release, the BC Conservatives pointed to research from SecondStreet.org, which obtained the information through a freedom of information request.HealthJun 9
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Hallway health care persists at Kelowna General Hospital as hospital floors sit emptyConcerns about so-called 'hallway health care' have been expressed for years, but the issue was reignited Tuesday during question period in the legislature.CanadaApr 15
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Alcohol consumption in B.C. hits 20-year low, but we’re still drinking more than average'When it comes to drinking alcohol, less is best,' Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, said in a release on Wednesday.HealthMay 27
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Calgary company hit with $350K fine after marble slab crushes workerA Calgary company has been fined $350,000 for a 2023 workplace fatality that friends and loved ones described at the time as troubling to comprehend.CanadaJun 2
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‘It’ll save my life’: West Kelowna man desperate for brain surgery“It’ll save my life… it’ll change everything. Over the last six months, the last year, my doctors have sent letters to the neurosurgeon and haven’t heard a thing,” he said.CanadaMar 25
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Experts call for evenly applied forensic nursing services across B.C.A researcher on intimate partner violence is calling for British Columbia to increase funding for forensic nurses, saying there is service gap for survivors in most regions.HealthMay 15
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Emergency care improvements coming to Kelowna hospital thanks to fundraising campaignThe KGH Foundation is about to launch a $2.5 million fundraising campaign to enhance emergency care in the Interior's largest hospital.CanadaMar 31
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1st plane carrying hantavirus-hit cruise ship passengers leaves for MadridSpanish nationals were the first to leave the MV Hondius, which remains anchored off Tenerife, the largest island in the Spanish archipelago off West Africa's coast.WorldMay 10
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Israel says Iran launched missiles in 1st bombardment since fragile ceasefireIran had warned that an attack on Beirut would renew full-scale war across the Mideast, even as Pakistan and other mediators try to restart talks between Tehran and Washington.WorldJun 7
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Widower of Leslieville safe injection site murder victim speaks out in courtThe widower said during an hour-long victim impact statement that he has been upfront with his daughters, who were only seven and four at the time their mother was killed.CrimeMay 20
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Water advisory issued after West Kelowna water reservoir ‘intentionally damaged’On Thursday, West Kelowna city workers were notified of an alarm at the Tallus Ridge water reservoir and upon inspection, they found what they believed to be intentional damage.CrimeMar 20
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Youths responsible for West Kelowna reservoir contamination scare, police sayResidents in the Tallus Ridge and Shannon Woods neighbourhoods went five days without being able to drink their tap water after a security breach at the Tallus reservoir.CanadaMar 25
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No whey? Why there is a looming shortage of the protein in CanadaThe global whey market is facing a 'once-in-a-generation supply crisis,' a report by global market research firm Market Decipher said on Monday.ConsumerJun 10
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Cost of doing business in Kelowna grows amid social disorderSometime between Monday night and Tuesday morning, a fire broke out behind a furniture store, the flames damaging a cardboard recycling dumpster next to the building.CanadaApr 29
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B.C. says it has recruited more than 400 U.S. health-care professionals to provinceAs of January, the province says more than 400 U.S.-trained health professionals have accepted job offers in B.C., including in remote and rural regions.HealthMar 17
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Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette leans on experience in pre-election cabinetAfter winning the CAQ leadership race Fréchette spent just over a week before introducing the senior members of the team she is expected to lead into a fall general election.PoliticsApr 21
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Concerns over capacity at Vernon hospital psych ward after young man’s death“I didn’t think he was safe in that hallway, but I also didn’t see him actually being able to get out because he would have to walk past security,” said Ezra's mother.CanadaMar 9
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28 best Mother’s Day gifts under $100From a luxe L'Occitane hand cream set and a charming Jenny Bird handbag charm to a sleek baker's kit by Our Place, read on for 20 top Mother's Day gifts.The CuratorMay 2
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The ultimate Father’s Day gift guide for every budgetStumped on what to get the guy who insists he doesn’t need anything? Dads can be notoriously tough to shop for. Luckily, we've taken the guesswork out of the equation.The CuratorMay 16